Cronulla at a glance
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
17.9k
Median age 43
The brief
What to know about Cronulla.
The postcode for Cronulla is 2230 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Cronulla (2230) sits in the Sutherland region of NSW.
Cronulla has roughly 17,899 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Cronulla scores 100/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with limited public transport. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1302mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Sydney (Observatory Hill) station, 32.5km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 9 government primary, 4 government secondary, 6 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Cronulla's population at 17,899, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (57% own, 41% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (61% family households, 35% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
17,899
Median age
43
Family households
61%
Lone person
35%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$500/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$500/wk
Owner occupied
57%
Renter occupied
41%
At a deeper level
17,899
Median age: 43
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Safety
Crime and safety.
1,224
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
100
40
75
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Cronulla.
Local schools for Cronulla
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Government School Catchment
Cronulla Public School
Cronulla South Public School
Woolooware Public School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1302 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.2°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.4°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Sydney (Observatory Hill) (33 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Cronulla.
- What is the Cronulla postcode?
- Cronulla is in the 2230 postcode, in NSW, in the Sutherland Shire Council region.
- Where is Cronulla?
- Cronulla is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2230. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Sutherland Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Cronulla?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $500, for units it's $500.
- What schools are in Cronulla?
- There are 20 schools serving Cronulla on this page, including St Aloysius Catholic Primary School, Cronulla Public School, St Aloysius College Cronulla.
- How walkable is Cronulla?
- Cronulla has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 40, bike score 75.
- What suburbs are near Cronulla?
- Cronulla is close to Woolooware, Burraneer, Dolans Bay, Greenhills Beach, Bundeena.
- What is the population of Cronulla?
- The population of Cronulla is approximately 17,899 (2021 Census). The median age is 43.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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